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Newbie’s Guide to Choosing Iguana Pets

Iguanas are one of the most common exotic pets. If you’re considering getting one of these lizards, you should know a few things beforehand. Here are a few things you need to consider when buying iguana pets.

Once you’ve made the decision to buy an ig, you should start looking for an enclosure. It’s best to have the enclosure setup before you bring him home. This will give you a chance to make sure the humidity and heat is adjusted well enough. This is especially important when getting a younger ig.

After you’ve got the enclosure, you need to decide where you want to get your iguana from. You’ll have to choose between a pet store and adoption from a rescue shelter. You should know that pet stores generally don’t give iguana pets the best care.

The igs are usually very stressed, and the employees may even give you invalid information about their proper care. If you want the best chance of getting a healthy pet, you should consider adoption. The rescuers generally take very good care of iguana pets.

Once you’ve decided where you want to get your ig from, you’re ready to pick one out. You should make sure you check the iguana out thoroughly before you take him home. If you’re buying a younger iguana, it’s important that he’s very energetic. An immature iguana that rarely moves around is in all likelihood sick. Older ones are usually less active, but can still be healthy.

It’s also a good idea to check for parasites. Mites are some of the most common parasites. You can check for an infestation by looking closely at the iguana’s scales. Mites will appear as small specks that are moving around.

Another common problem with iguana pets is dry gangrene. This condition causes symptoms such as blackened tail tips and toes. However, some iguanas naturally have black patterns, so you shouldn’t get this confused with dry gangrene.